We Saved You a Spot – Don’t Miss the Event of the Year! The 33rd UICR Professional Driver World Championship (PDWC26) is the world’s premier competition for professional drivers – uniting skill, precision, and sustainability in a global showcase of excellence behind the wheel. From 9 to 12 September 2026, professional drivers from around the […]
The European Parliament has approved new rules that lower the minimum age for professional truck and bus drivers, provided they also obtain a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC). These changes, part of a broader “road safety package,” aim to combat the driver shortage in the EU. Member States will have up to four years to incorporate the new […]
The combination brings together complementary capabilities, global reach, and a shared strategic vision to drive long-term growth and unlock significant value Iveco Group Board recommends Tata Motors’ all-cash voluntary tender offer for Iveco Group common shares. Completion of the offer is conditional on the separation of Iveco Group’s defence business
Green Transition Accelerates: What it Means for Europe’s Professional Drivers In a bid to meet its ambitious 2030 climate targets, the European Union is pushing forward with stricter emissions regulations, new vehicle technology mandates, and expanded low-emission zones (LEZs) across major cities. This green transition is set to profoundly reshape the landscape for Europe’s 3.5 […]
18-Year-Olds to Become Eligible to Drive Trucks Under New Rules The European Parliament and Council negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on new EU driving licence rules aimed at modernising driver qualifications and addressing the growing shortage of professional drivers. Among the most significant changes is the lowering of the minimum age to obtain a […]
New US trucking laws and regulations are scheduled to take effect on May 15, 2025, impacting various aspects of the industry, including safety, compliance, and technology. Key changes include the implementation of speed limiter requirements, updates to the Safety Measurement System (SMS), and potential revisions to hours of service regulations. Additionally, there will be a focus on improving […]
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is now accepting nominations for its International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA), an annual award that recognizes an extraordinary professional commercial motor vehicle driver and their commitment to public safety. Nominees for this award will be individuals who have gone above and beyond the performance of their duties as a […]
UPDATE 24 Jan 2025 – In relation to the obligation to retrofit Generation 2 Version 2 tachograph by 31/12/2024, please note that Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom are implementing ‘the educational learning period’ of 2 months in relation to the agreement reached in the EU Road Transport Committee last December Important Update for Transport […]
The German Government on Dec 14th, approved the strategy for autonomous driving on public roads in the Cabinet. The strategy is intended to pave the way for autonomous driving in regular operation and create the conditions for further advancing this technology and exploiting the enormous opportunities it offers.
Exciting Moments from the German National Professional Drivers’ Championship and 33rd Professional Drivers World Championship Qualifiers Experience the action from the German National Professional Drivers’ Championship, where top drivers competed for a spot in the 33rd World Professional Drivers’ Championship 2025, hosted in Germany.